“Bandung This Afternoon: Tourist Vehicles Crowd the City Center”

Bandung, the capital of West Java, Indonesia, is a vibrant city known for its cool climate, colonial architecture, and thriving arts and culinary scenes. Established by the Dutch in the early 19th century, it became a popular retreat during colonial times and later played a key role in Indonesia’s independence movement, hosting the 1955 Asia-Africa Conference. Today, Bandung is a bustling hub for education, fashion, and tourism, blending historical charm with modern energy.